Best Selling Books by Raina Telgemeier

Raina Telgemeier''s #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood! Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there''s still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly.

From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile and Sisters! Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school''s production of Moon over Mississippi, she can''t really sing. Instead she''s the set designer for the drama department''s stage crew, and this year she''s determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn''t know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage AND offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen. And when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier!

Raina Telgemeier’s #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning companion to Smile! Raina can''t wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren''t quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she''s also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn''t improve much over the years, but when a baby brother enters the picture and later, something doesn''t seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all.Raina uses her signature humor and charm in both present-day narrative and perfectly placed flashbacks to tell the story of her relationship with her sister, which unfolds during the course of a road trip from their home in San Francisco to a family reunion in Colorado.

A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Timesbestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, Sisters, Drama, and Ghosts! Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it''s probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she''s dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina''s tummy trouble isn''t going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What''s going on?Raina Telgemeier once again brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face -- and conquer -- her fears.

Spend an afternoon with Raina as she shares her artwork and tells stories about a range of topics spanning from her childhood to the creation of her graphic novels Smile, Sisters, Guts, Drama, and Ghosts! Raina Telgemeier is the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning cartoonist who has been at the forefront of today''s middle-grade graphic novel boom and has published several beloved books that are widely regarded as modern classics. The idea to create FacingFeelings was born from an exhibition featuring Raina''s work that was shown at The Ohio State University''s Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. This book explores how Raina developed into a legendary cartoonist, looks at the artists who influenced her work, and considers why her art resonates so strongly with readers of all ages. Rare artwork, an interview, special commentary from Raina, and more are included!

The Spanish edition of Raina Telgemeier''s #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel! ¡Una novela gráfica en español! Callie podría presentarse a la audición del musical "La luna sobre Misisipí" pero no canta bien. Por eso ha elegido encargarse de la escenografía, pero para hacerla tendrá que trabajar muy duro. Desafortunadamente, tan pronto se asignan los papeles de la obra, ¡comienza el drama dentro Y fuera del escenario!A middle-school graphic novel in Spanish! Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school''s production of Moon over Mississippi, she can''t really sing. Instead she''s the set designer for the drama department''s stage crew, and this year she''s determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn''t know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage AND offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen. And when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier!

From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, Drama, and Sisters! Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn''t happy about leaving her friends for Bahia de la Luna, but Maya has cystic fibrosis and will benefit from the cool, salty air that blows in from the sea. As the girls explore their new home, a neighbor lets them in on a secret: There are ghosts in Bahia de la Luna. Maya is determined to meet one, but Cat wants nothing to do with them. As the time of year when ghosts reunite with their loved ones approaches, Cat must figure out how to put aside her fears for her sister''s sake - and her own.Raina Telgemeier has masterfully created a moving and insightful story about the power of family and friendship, and how it gives us the courage to do what we never thought possible.

Babysitting isn''t always easy, and neither is dealing with strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies, and mysterious secrets. But no matter what, the Babysitters Club members have what they need most: friendship.

See below for English description. Une vraie histoire de Raina Telgemeier, la bédéiste à succès deSouris!,Soeurs,DrameetFantômes. Un soir, Raina se réveille avec des maux d''estomac. Comme sa mère en souffre aussi, elle se dit que c''est probablement une gastro. Raina retourne à l''école où elle vit les mêmes hauts et bas que d''habitude. Elle se rend compte que ses problèmes d''estomac coïncident avec ses inquiétudes envers la nourriture, l''école et les amitiés changeantes. Que se passe-t-il donc? Raina Telgemeier nous revient avec une histoire personnelle à la fois réfléchie, charmante et drôle. Elle met l''accent sur le passage à l''adolescence et le courage qu''il faut trouver pour faire face à nos peurs et les surmonter. A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1New York Timesbestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author ofSouris!, Soeurs, Drame,andFantômes. Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it''s probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she''s dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina''s tummy trouble isn''t going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What''s going on? Raina Telgemeier once again brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face -- and conquer -- her fears. Original title:Guts

Stacey just moved to a new town, is still coming to terms with her diabetes, and is facing babysitting problems left and right. Fortunately, Stacey''s new friends Kristy, Claudia, and Mary Anne will deal with whatever''s thrown their way together!

Claudia and her sister, Janine, may as well be from two different planets. Claudia, who pays more attention to her artwork and The Baby-sitters Club than her homework, feels like she can''t compete with her perfect sister. Janine studies nonstop, gets

When a fight breaks out among the members of the Baby-sitters Club, timid Mary Anne finds herself becoming more assertive as a babysitter and in her relationships with her father and friends.

Offers writing prompts, activities, and tips and techniques for writing and illustrating a story.

#1 New York Times bestselling cartoonists Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud team up for a one-of-a-kind friendship story about creativity and self-expression that blends how-to and comics magic. Welcome to the club! Makayla is bursting with ideas but doesn''t know how to make them into a story. Howard loves to draw, but he struggles to come up with ideas and his dad thinks comics are a waste of time. Lynda constantly draws in her sketchbook but keeps focusing on what she feels are mistakes, and Art simply loves being creative and is excited to try something new. They come together to form The Cartoonists Club, where kids can learn about making comics and use their creativity and imagination for their own storytelling adventures!

20 full-color prints featuring pages from Raina Telgemeier''s multi-million copy selling graphic novels and memoirs are perfect for her passionate fans'' walls and lockers. RAINA TELGEMEIER WAS NAMED THE COMICS INDUSTRY PERSON OF THE DECADE BY THE BEAT Raina Telgemeier''s voice is so relatable for her audience of middle grade readers that they feel as if she is tapping into the joys, challenges and anxieties of their daily lives. They read her books over and over--and they wish they could put their favorite pages on their walls for comfort and inspiration. This book of mini-posters offers 20 pages from Smile, Sisters, Drama, and Ghosts, chosen by Raina herself. They are perfect for decorating a bedroom wall, a desk, a bureau, or a locker.

A bust-your-gut-laughing graphic-novel anthology with original contributions from the most beloved names in the genre! * Jennifer Holm & Matthew Holm * Jarrett J. Krosoczka * Dav Pilkey * Dan Santat * Raina Telgemeier * Dave Roman * Ursula Vernon * Eric Wight * Gene Yang * Wowza! Calling all kidz! Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till milk comes out of your nose?! Look no further—do we have the book for you! All your favorite comic creators are right here in this handy-dandy hilarious book! This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid’s favorite subject—RECESS! With popular characters from Babymouse and Lunch Lady and brand-new soon-to-be favorite characters from superstars including Dav Pilkey! Raina Telgemeier! Gene Yang! and many more! Comics Squad also features Pizza Monsters! Secret ninja clubs! Aliens! Talking desserts! Dinozilla! Death-defying escapes! Bad guys! Good guys! Medium guys! Superheroes! Bullies! Mean girls! Epic battles! True love! Outlandish schemes! Evil plans! Fun! Jokes! Terrible puns! And other surprises that will tickle your funny bone! WARNING: THIS BOOK MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE LAUGHTER AND POSSIBLE SILLINESS. No assembly required. (Pizzatron 2000 not included.)

THE X-MEN GET A RADICAL NEW REMIX IN A STORY ABOUT TEEN ANGST, FIRST LOVE, AND WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN High school student Kitty Pryde has always been the odd girl out. A mutant, she was born with strange superpowers, magical talents that make her the class freak. But Kitty’s world is changed when she’s invited to study at Professor Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, a special home for mutant teens. There’s just one catch: Kitty’s the only girl at the all-boy school, and she ends up just feeling like a freak all over again. Then Kitty meets Pyro and the ultra-hot bad boys of the Hellfire Club. They’re the school’s elite–handsome, rich, and totally above the rules. Now Kitty seems to have it all: a dreamy boyfriend, super-cool friends, and the chance to develop her extraordinary talents. But why is her heart telling her that something is wrong? Will Kitty ever find the place where she belongs, or is she doomed to be a misfit forever?

Twee zussen verhuizen naar een mysterieuze stad aan zee. Zou het hier echt spoken...? Kate verhuist naar Noord-Californië, omdat haar kleine zusje Maya ziek is en schone zeelucht nodig heeft. De Mexicaanse buurjongen laat hun de nieuwe buurt zien en vertelt een geheim: er zijn geesten in deze stad. Kate is bang en wil er niets mee te maken hebben, maar Maya juist wel. Als Kate op een Mexicaans halloweenfeest voor het eerst kennismaakt met de vrolijke spoken, overwint ze haar angsten en laat ze zich meevoeren naar een heel bijzondere wereld... Raina Telgemeier is dé graphic novel-koningin van Amerika. Haar boek Spoken is een meeslepend en prachtig getekend verhaal, vertaald door Marjon Hoffman. ''Een sprankelend en superorigineel boek. Ik heb ervan genoten!'' - Stine Jensen ‘Ik kon maar moeilijk stoppen met lezen... Het is spannend, sfeervol, vrolijk en ontroerend. Het raakt me.’ – Barbara Stok, maker van de strip Vincent

See below for English description. Raina est une fille de 6e année qui fait de son mieux pour être comme les autres - elle est rongée par l''inquiétude sachant qu''elle devra bientôt porter un appareil d''orthodontie. C''était son état d''esprit avant de se briser les dents en tombant tête première sur le pavé... Cet accident marque le début d''une longue période de frustrations pour Raina. Chirurgie, appareils d''orthodontie et fausses dents font désormais partie de sa vie. Et comme un malheur n''arrive jamais seul... La ville est secouée par un tremblement de Terre. La jeune fille ne cesse de commettre des maladresses avec les garçons. Et que dire des moqueries de ses amis? Souris Raina, la vie est belle! Eleven-year-old Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after a trip-and-fall mishap, she injures her two front teeth, and what follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, corrective surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there''s still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly. This coming-of-age true story is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever been in middle school, and especially those who have had a bit of their own dental drama. Original title: Smile

¡El cómic autobiográfico de Raina Telgemeier, ganadora del premio Eisner! Raina solo quiere ser una estudiante normal de sexto grado, pero una noche al salir de las Girl Scouts se cae y se rompe los dos dientes incisivos. Lo que sigue es un viaje largo y frustrante con aparatos de ortodoncia intermitentes, cirugías y hasta un retenedor con dientes postizos. Encima de todo eso, tiene que lidiar con un terremoto, una confusión con los chicos y unos amigos que resultan no ser tan amigables. Raina Telgemeier''s #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood! Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there''s still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly.

¡El comic autobiografico de Raina Telgemeier, ganadora del premio Eisner!Raina solo quiere ser una estudiante normal de sexto grado, pero una noche al salir de las Girl Scouts se cae y se rompe los dos dientes incisivos. Lo que sigue es un viaje larg

¡La exitosa continuación de Sonríe, de Raina Telgemeier, número 1 en la lista de libros más vendidos del New York Times y ganador del premio Eisner! Raina está impaciente por convertirse en hermana mayor. Pero cuando Amara, las cosas no son exactamente como ella esperaba. Amara es linda, pero también es una bebé malhumorada y gruñona, y prefiere jugar sola. Su relación no mejora mucho con los años, pero cuando un hermanito entra en escena y más tarde algo parece no estar bien entre sus padres, ambas se dan cuenta de que deben descubrir cómo llevarse bien. Son hermanas, después de todo. Raina Telgemeier''s #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning companion to Smile! Raina can''t wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren''t quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she''s also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn''t improve much over the years, but when a baby brother enters the picture and later, something doesn''t seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all.

See below for English description. Raina avait hâte que sa petite soeur vienne au monde, mais elle a déchanté quelque peu depuis qu''elle est là. La petite Amara est souvent grognonne et elle préfère jouer seule qu''avec sa grande soeur. La relation entre les deux soeurs ne s''améliore malheureusement pas avec le temps. Mais lorsqu''un nouveau petit frère apparaît et que quelque chose ne semble pas tourner rond entre leurs parents, Raina et Amara réalisent qu''elles doivent trouver un moyen de s''entendre. Après tout, elles sont soeurs. Raina can''t wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren''t quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she''s also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn''t improve much over the years, but when a baby brother enters the picture and later something doesn''t seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all. Original title: Sisters

Callie adore le théâtre et rêve de devenir scénographe. En attendant, elle est bien décidée à mettre à profit le très mince budget dont elle dispose afin de créer des décors dignes de Broadway pour la comédie musicale ##La lune sur le Mississippi## que la troupe de théâtre scolaire dont elle fait partie présentera dans quatorze semaines. En plus de gérer les imprévus et les obstacles qui viennent accroître le stress des jeunes artistes, elle s''efforce de gérer ses propres tourments amoureux et prête une oreille attentive aux confidences de ses copains parmi lesquels: Grégory, pour lequel elle en pince alors qu''il est encore amoureux d''une ancienne flamme qui le malmène, Élise, sa grande amie responsable des costumes, ou encore les jumeaux Justin et Julien, qui doivent respectivement composer avec une homosexualité difficile à avouer et un besoin de trouver son identité propre. [SDM].

Raina is about to start sixth grade and all she wants to be is a normal girl. One night, however, after a scouts'' meeting, she trips, falls, and seriously injures her two front teeth. She must then endure a whole series of dental operations and apparatuses, even a retainer with fake teeth! On top of that, she also has to deal with an earthquake, boy trouble, and friends who turn out to be not what they seem. Raina va a sexto y su aunico deseo es ser una chica normal. Pero una noche, despuaes de una reunion de scouts, tropieza y se lesion gravemente los dos incisivos. Empieza entonces un largo y frustante periplo entre aparatos de quita y pon, operaciones, un bochornoso arco facial y hasta un paladar con dientes postizos. Encima tener que lidiar con otras cosas: un terremoto de primera magnitude, el lio de los chicos, unas amigas que resultan no serlo tanto. La historia nos conduce desde el colegio hasta el instituto, donde Raina descubre su voz artaistica, averigua quae es la autaentica Amistad y puede finalmente...sonreai.

Raina just wants to be a normal sixth-grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear and even a retainer with fake teeth attached(!). And on top of that there''s still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion and friends who turn out not so friendly. Raina''s story takes us from middle school to high school, where she discovers her artistic voice, finds out what true friendship really means and where she can finally... smile. Includes 16 extra pages of content, including a photo gallery, a step-by-step making-of section where Raina details her creative process, and an interview with Raina!